CAF and the European Commission signed a major partnership to fund African football tournaments and youth development under the EU’s €150 billion Global Gateway Africa-Europe strategy.
The Gambia’s Queen Scorpions secured a 4-1 aggregate win over Niger in the WAFCON qualifiers, advancing to the next stage and keeping their tournament hopes alive.
CAF’s ban on Gambia’s deteriorating Independent Stadium has forced the national team to play abroad, prompting criticism over neglect and calls for major renovations.